Programmes
Workshops, residencies, exhibitions, studio practice, and outreach rooted in wood carving, conservation, and social impact.
Workshops & Artist Training
Learning wood carving by working with material
Workshops & Artist Training
Learning wood carving by working with material
The foundation provides immersive workshops that train artists and art lovers in the fundamentals of wood carving, mixed media sculpture, material handling, and sustainable creative practice.
Focus Areas
- +Teach wood carving fundamentals through practical studio sessions
- +Invite local and international artists to lead skills exchange
- +Equip participants to work with wood, found objects, and mixed media
- +Build confidence in sculpture as both craft and social practice
Artist Residencies
Time, space, and guidance for new sculptural work
Artist Residencies
Time, space, and guidance for new sculptural work
Residencies give artists focused space in Kyanja to research, create, collaborate, and develop sculptural projects under the guidance of Dr. Lilian Mary Nabulime and the foundation team.
Focus Areas
- +Host artists working in wood carving and contemporary sculpture
- +Create exchange between Ugandan and international practitioners
- +Support advanced courses in mixed media and sustainable sculpting
- +Develop a long-term conservation and sculpture centre
Lisha Gallery Exhibitions
Showcasing sculpture, collaborations, and global dialogue
Lisha Gallery Exhibitions
Showcasing sculpture, collaborations, and global dialogue
Lisha Gallery is dedicated to presenting a variety of sculptures featuring Dr. Nabulime's works, collaborations, and artists from Uganda and around the world.
Focus Areas
- +Exhibit sculpture and mixed media work to local and visiting audiences
- +Document creative practice and make the work visible online
- +Create opportunities for art sales, tours, and cultural exchange
- +Position sculpture as a living, accessible public conversation
L.M Nabulime Studio
Where creative works are crafted
L.M Nabulime Studio
Where creative works are crafted
The studio is the making space where artists craft new work, experiment with materials, and receive guidance from Dr. Nabulime. It is the practical heart of the foundation.
Focus Areas
- +Provide studio space for artists and workshop participants
- +Encourage experimentation with wood, waste materials, and mixed media
- +Support documentation of process, events, and creative assets
- +Prepare work for exhibitions, outreach, and public engagement
Outreach & Conservation Through Art
Using sculpture to preserve trees and address social issues
Outreach & Conservation Through Art
Using sculpture to preserve trees and address social issues
Outreach projects connect sculpture to environmental conservation and community dialogue, using recycled materials, public projects, and art-led education to raise awareness.
Focus Areas
- +Launch community-focused art projects addressing local issues
- +Promote conservation of wood and natural resources through sculpture
- +Use recycled materials to show the value of sustainable resource management
- +Build partnerships with schools, universities, galleries, tourism spaces, and well-wishers
Short and Long Term Goals
01
Set up regular workshops and artist residencies in wood carving and mixed media sculpture.
02
Develop conservation initiatives that educate participants on sustainable practice.
03
Create community-focused art projects that address local social issues.
04
Build a strong online presence to showcase work, attract donors, and reach wider audiences.
05
Establish a permanent conservation and sculpture centre for artists, researchers, and conservationists.
Support Sculpture as Social Change
Partner with the foundation through workshops, residencies, exhibitions, sponsorship, documentation, or conservation-focused outreach.